How far is Monroe, LA from Henderson, LA?
The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Henderson, LA is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Henderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Henderson.
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Start on the route
12 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Louisville Avenue
81 m · 9 sec · Louisville Avenue
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1103 ft · 19 sec · North 5th Street
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Continue on North 5th Street
140 m · 8 sec · North 5th Street
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Continue on Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
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Take the ramp left
958 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 165 South: Columbia
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
88.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn left onto US 165 North: Monroe
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Pineville Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
76 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.5 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1607 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 347: Cecilia, Henderson
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grand Point Highway
4 m · 1 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway
47 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Turn slight left
56 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Henderson Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Henderson Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Henderson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
88.7 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monroe and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Henderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Henderson?
The road trip is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98 miles from Monroe and 97.7 miles from Henderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153 miles (246.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.17 one way or $52.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monroe and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Henderson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 152.97 mi (246.18 km).
#1 Monroe
The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 46,998 |
| Coordinates | 32.5093100, -92.1193000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Henderson
Town in the U.
| Population | 1,785 |
| Coordinates | 30.3132500, -91.7903900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Henderson (-91.79039, 30.31325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $26.17 | $52.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.43 | $58.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.96 | $63.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.42 | $74.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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